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US judges rebuff Trump's revised travel ban
Two judges block Donald Trump's latest travel ban and the US Ambassador to the United Nations says an television interview "We cannot trust Russia. We should never trust Russia". That's in contrast to… Audio
Judge stops Trump's revised travel ban
US President Donald Trump's new, revised travel ban has been stopped in the same vein as his original, just hours before it was due to come into effect. Audio
Hawaii takes stand against Trump's revised travel order
Hawaii has become the first US state to file a suit against President Donald Trump's revised travel order.
Opponents of plan for giant telescope in Hawaii vow to fight on
An opponent of plans to build a giant telescope on a Hawaiian mountain says they will continue to fight it even if a permit is granted.
Hōkūle'a spreads conservation message in Rapa Nui
A traditional Hawaiian canoe, travelling the world promoting marine conservation, has arrived in Rapa Nui after a more than 16 day journey from the Galapagos Islands. Audio
Facebook CEO drops legal bid to acquire Hawaiian land
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has dropped attempts to acquire small parcels of land called kuleana for his estate after criticism from locals.
Hawaiian Hōkūle'a returns to Pacific waters
The Hawaiian voyaging canoe Hōkūle'a is back in Pacific waters for the first time in nearly two years.
Tonga submits extradition request for US murder suspect
Tonga has officially submitted a request to the US to extradite Dean Jay Fletcher, the US citizen wanted for the murder in Tonga.
Hawaii gets snow and winter weather warning
Parts of the US state of Hawaii have received a winter weather warning, with almost a metre of snow over the past few days.
Fugitive back in court next week as Tonga seeks extradition
The Federal court in Honolulu has set for next week a detention hearing for an American man wanted by Tongan authorities for the murder of his wife.
US Army facing suit for denying access to Hawaii group
A lawsuit in Hawaii alleges the U.S. Army is violating a court settlement by restricting access to cultural sites in a valley considered sacred by many Hawaiians.
Cooks eyes submarine cable through French Polynesia
The Cook Islands is thinking about joining a new submarine telecommunication connection that would link it to Hawaii through French Polynesia. Audio
Cancelling Hawaiian's seat selection 'engineering issue'
Hawaiian Airlines says taking control of seat selection on American Samoa flights is an engineering issue. After a six-month study period, the airline found passengers on the route weighed 15… Audio
Seat selection an "engineering issue" - Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines says it is taking control of passenger seat allocation on its American Samoa flights to meet the weight limits of its aircraft. Audio
Hawaiian group welcomes US recognition
A prominent native Hawaiian says moves to allow the state's indigenous population to choose whether to form a unified government is a huge development.
Unified government option for Hawaii
Native Hawaiians can now choose whether to form a unified government, which could eventually enter into formal government-to-government relations with the United States.
Conservation summit passes ambitious motion
It remains to be seen whether Pacific Islands governments will take up a landmark motion on fisheries protection passed at a major conservation summit. Audio
Decision looms in Hawaii on ambitious conservation motion
Decision time is approaching for members of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature on a controversial motion on fisheries protection.
Pacific looks for fisheries balance on ambitious motion
Members of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature meeting in Hawaii this week are considering a controversial motion which could close 30 percent of exclusive economic zones in the… Audio
World Conservation Congress commences in Hawaii
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature's four-yearly World Conservation Congress has commenced in Hawaii. Audio
